Two new hydrogen technology clusters have been announced in the Durack electorate, providing significant opportunities for investment and jobs in the region.
Member for Durack Melissa Price said she had been pushing for the Gascoyne and the Midwest to join the Pilbara as a location for a new regional hydrogen technology cluster.
The new clusters will further support the development of Australia’s future clean hydrogen industry.
“People in the Gascoyne and Midwest regions of WA will now have important roles to play in our Government’s push to fast-track the development of a clean hydrogen industry,” Minister Price said.
“I know my constituents in regional WA will embrace the opportunity to be at the forefront of this important industry for Australia.
“I have been a strong advocate for hydrogen clusters in the Gascoyne and the Midwest, so this is a very pleasing outcome.”
The clusters will operate under the Hydrogen Technology Cluster Australia project, an initiative of independent National Energy Resources Australia (NERA), which is funded by the Morrison Government’s Industry Growth Centres.
They aim to bring together local players to build the regions’ skills and advance commercialisation opportunities.
“These new clusters support our Government’s investment of more than $1.2 billion to fast-track the development of an Australian hydrogen industry,” Minister Price said.
Clean hydrogen could directly support 16,000 jobs by 2050, plus an additional 13,000 jobs from the construction of related renewable energy infrastructure.
Australian hydrogen production for export and domestic use could also generate more than $50 billion in additional GDP by 2050.
Media contacts
Rose Crane (Minister Price’s office): 0427 587 395